January 25, 2023: Eight people seek open slot on City Council; Cromwell leaving as Chamber of Commerce CEO

If you know anyone who is Scots, bolster your knowledge of their culture by letting them know it is Burns Night. This is the day in 1759 when Robert Burns was born, but not the day he started writing poetry. Perhaps somewhere out there, someone will write something today that will be remembered two hundred years from now. It likely won’t be this installment of Charlottesville Community Engagement. So let’s just go with a bit of Burns:But Mousie, thou art no thy-lane,In proving foresight may be vain:The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men          Gang aft agley,An’ lea’e us nought but grief an’ pain,          For promis’d joy!On today’s program:* Political newcomers and veterans alike have filed for the open position on the Charlottesville City Council * Elizabeth Cromwell is leaving as CEO and President of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce and Andrea Copeland will serve as interim while a search is conducted* The General Assembly has been meeting for two weeks as of today and I have a quick status round-up* Information on new businesses in Albemarle County This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe